Dr. Jumba Jookiba’s 626th experiment is taking over the internet—and Disney Parks.
Sentenced to life imprisonment on a desert asteroid after being created to cause mayhem in the galaxy, Experiment 626 landed on the scenic island of Kauai instead. Reluctantly befriending an adorable girl named Lilo, 626 earned a new name: Stitch.
In 2002, Lilo & Stitch highlighted the true meaning of “ohana,” and the breakout star had an impact that was out of this world. With a cult following that inspired the upcoming Lilo & Stitch live-action remake headed to theaters in 2024, Stitch has become a fan favorite in the Parks. In honor of 6/26 being International Stitch Day, it’s time to put Stitch on a pedestal and celebrate the loyal, lovable alien.
‘626’ Day Treats
On a day commemorating a famous Disney character who loves coconut cake and coffee, it’s only appropriate for the Disney World Resort to roll out limited-time treats in the Parks and Resorts. The futuristic dining spot in Tomorrowland, Cosmic Rays Starlight Café, kicks it off with a delectable Stitch-themed Blueberry Lemonade Mousse featuring Blueberry ice cream mousse, lemonade-blueberry caramel, vanilla cake, and blue pineapple glaze.
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort has aptly been a Stitch hub for years, and the Resort is serving Stitch on a platter at Capt. Cook’s and Kona Island Coffee Bar and Pineapple Lanai.
First up is the Stitch Dome Cake at Capt. Cook’s and Kona Island Coffee Bar with confetti cake, mint-chocolate chip mousse, and fondant. Guests can also snag an Experiment 626 at Pineapple Lanai, which features cotton candy soft serve with white chocolate Stitch ears.
That’s not all—Stich-inspired treats are debuting at Galactic Grill Late Night Dining, Intermission Food Court, End Zone Food Court, Amorette’s Patisserie, Happy Landings, Market House Deli at Disneyland Paris, Chart Room Café at the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, and Spiral Snacks at Shanghai Disney Resort. Check out all the deets on these eats in this post by @DisneyEats on Instagram!
Nobody Gets Left Behind
Anybody can celebrate 626 Day with Disney’s digital Stitch takeover. According to the @DisneyParks Twitter account, it looks like Stitch made his way into the Admin side of the site, changing the account’s handle to “Stitch.626.”
While Stitch conquers Twitter, you can add him to your phone background with all-new Stitch wallpapers to download. Here’s how you can celebrate Stitch on your devices, according to Disney Parks Blog:
Whether you love his mischievous antics or laidback Hawaiian beach vibes, our team of talented designers has created another awesome series of digital wallpapers to celebrate Stitch on your phone, desktop, Apple Watch, and iPad.
Whether you say “aloha” to a digital “glitch” version of Stitch, a laid-back alien on a lounge chair, or a tropical tribute of Stitch on the beach, nobody gets left behind with the wallpaper options. New Stitch items are also front and center at Disney Parks’ stores, according to DLP Report (@DLPReport on Twitter):
Stitch merchandise is front and center today as we celebrate “626 Day”
🛍 Stitch merchandise is front and center today as we celebrate “626 Day” pic.twitter.com/0SP8Axx1vy
— DLP Report (@DLPReport) June 26, 2023
No matter where you are, you can celebrate the Stitch that holds Ohanas together on June 26.
